We convinced the municipality to provide an annual budget towards a subsidised sterilisation programme for pet dogs in order to prevent unwanted litters of puppies that contribute to the stray dog population.

We assisted with a Kharkov public awareness campaign to teach responsible pet ownership, specifically the importance of not allowing pets to roam and breed freely. Newspapers, TV, radio, billboards, lightscreens and underground advertising were all used. This campaign continues today, thanks to additional city funding.

There isn’t much more we can teach the Kharkov Municipality, and we have therefore brought our work to an end. It has been a pleasure to work with everyone at the Kharkov Municipal Animal Shelter and we wish them all the very best for the future.

Naturewatch Foundation continues to fund a spay/neuter/vaccinate clinic in Kharkov available to low-income dog owners. Community dogs are also welcomed into the project, with the permission of the community. Find out more about this important initiative which is addressing the root cause of Ukraine’s stray dog problem. Find out more